Elexson Hercules

Murdered

Elexson Hercules, a 19-year-old from East Boston, was tragically killed on June 21, 2012, in an attack that many suspect was related to his prior involvement with gang activity. Hercules had been trying to leave his past behind, including his connection to the notorious MS-13 gang. He had survived both a stabbing and a shooting in previous years, incidents that left him with physical and emotional scars. Despite these challenges, he was working to turn his life around, particularly after the bir ...Read More

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